Was I over charged for a new shower in my apartment?

Question

I just had a leaky shower replaced in a 4 plex. I have a new plumber and am new to this and wanted to see if I was overcharged. I am an out of state investor and the property is in Michigan. Plumber removed old shower and had a contractor move the drain and repair rot in the floor. Plumber installed new delta shower valve and installed shower. Contractor installed shelves. I've included photos. Total cost was about $4700

He's done great work so far, I just want to make sure I'm not getting the "California tax"

Old shower

He's done great work so far, I just want to make sure I'm not getting the "California tax"

Dylan Vargas · Answer

@Dana Revallo Welcome! Well if he had simply replaced a E L Musty unit with something similar the cost would have been much less as he didn't have to move any plumbing for the most part. Problem is he built a wall and shelves that added some costs. So, the walls and shelves were not necessary but for the look its reasonable. Next time get an hourly cost ahead of time. The moved drain can cost some time and money though as well as the new valve install. With what I see done the cost isn't too bad. Question is will this get more rent money or no? If not then I would have done a simpler remodel. May have had to move drain anyway though. Good luck and keep us posted.

Malcomb Stapel · Answer

@Dana Revallo wow! That seems awfully high for the amount of work involved. Prices may vary by locations, but I just had a 60'' tub, 3 piece shower walls, valve, trim kit, along with completely new PVC drain stack from basement to first floor bathroom, all installed for about $3500 parts and labor.

Unless there is something special going on under that floor, it's not much of a problem to take out that section of rot and scab in new.

Was I over charged for a new shower in my apartment?

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